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Old 09-14-2009, 11:41 AM
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Been watching you guys for a long time on here while as I've been tinkering with my '06 550i. Thanks for all the inspiration, hope to pick my car up today from having the M-tech kit put on and the matte black wrap finished.

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Old 09-14-2009, 11:42 AM
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Wow impressive pictures! How much did that cost you if you don't mind me asking.

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Old 09-14-2009, 11:44 AM
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Welcome what a great 1st post!

The car looks great in black!

+1 on cost!
Old 09-14-2009, 11:50 AM
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The body kit was a ViS Racing kit purchased through Octane Motorsports. It needed a ton of mods, and I would recommend the kit from Trinity if anyone is considering the non-BMW kit. Trinity is complete and made of resin, and has stock grills. I had to buy those separate. The ViS grills were hideous. Full kit was $800+ but the grills and ducts necessary to make it all work put the final cost just over $1k. I should have just bought the BMW kit complete! Live and learn.

Wrap is being done at Iconography in Los Alamitos, CA. Talk to James, he was so helpful in selecting the product (3M) and I highly recommend their work. The final wrap and install of the kit will be appx. $2400.

I'll post more when the car is done. Hopefully today!

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Looks sick...welcome and enjoy the forum!
Old 09-14-2009, 11:57 AM
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matte black wrap ..looking good... congrats!
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welcome Jeff. sorry I wasnt able to stay long to wait for you, but glad the grill fit and everything. the e60 is looking good
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Jeffrey. Your 550 really is a one of a kind.
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to the forums!!
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Good looking car and welcome to the family and forum



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